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Correspondence on the New Palace clock, 1851 - 1856

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/608

Scope and Contents

Correspondence concerning the clock for the New Palace at Westminster. The correspondents are mainly horologists, but there are also letters from the Department of Woods and Works. The volume includes parliamentary papers on the supply of new clocks and on correspondence with the Woods, Forests and Land Revenues relating to the clock and bells; newspaper extracts on the clock and related subjects; plans and sections of the clock; and a plan of the Clock Tower.

Dates

  • Creation: 1851 - 1856

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

J5/152

Finding aid date

2006-01-06 11:51:55+00:00

Includes index.

Geographic

Topical

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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